| Q & A
1. Can I get insurance for my E-Bike if I
wanted to?
When checking with my Insurance company, they informed me I was
already covered by my homeowners insurance. I was covered for theft
and liability. So even if I hit a car or someone, I was covered by
my home insurance. But check with your own provider.
2.What if I weigh more than the max weight
specified?
For most part, going over a bit is no big deal, but if your are over
by a fair amount, you should stay away from large hills or
overpasses, as your battery may be overworked and burn out.
3. Can I ride my bike on the sidewalk?
No, it is against the law for even a regular bike to be on the
sidewalk.
4. Do we have a payment plan?
As of now we don't, but maybe in the future.
5. Can I modify my bike to go faster?
We do not recommend this, as it WILL void your warranty. It also
makes your bike illegal.
6. Where are our bikes made?
All are bikes are imported from China, as are most other suppliers.
7. Can I ride my ebike in the rain?
If you get caught in the rain is one thing, but try to avoid riding
it, if it is calling for rain that day.
8. Where do I ride my e-bike?
Anywhere you normally ride a regular bike. But not on the sidewalk.
9. Do I need to wear a helmet?
Yes, all riders must wear a approved bike helmet, or you can wear a
better motorcycle helmet.
10. Will they change the laws regarding
e-bikes?
We won't really know till at least Oct 2009, but even if they do? It
should be cheap, and still NO GAS.
11. Can I have a passenger?
No, current bike regulations states you can not "double ride".
12. How do I store my bike for winter?
We recommend a garage or indoors somewhere. If you keep it in a cold
place for winter, remove the battery, and bring it indoors. Then
plug charger directly into it every month to top it up. If you keep
bike stored in heated area with battery still installed, turn on the
headlights for a hour or so, once a month, then charge it back up.
13. Where do I put my feet when riding?
Always keep your feet on the pedals, even if not pedaling. This
gives you better balance, and protects your battery. Also, it keeps
your pedals from aiming down and making contact with the ground on
sharp turns.
14. Where do I park my bike when I go to
the mall or stores?
If there is a provided bike rack, park there. If not, park it
anywhere in front of the store where you would park a bicycle. An
e-bike is not a legal bike to park in a regular parking spot. But if
not provided spots are available by the store for bicycles, than
there is no choice to do so.
15. If I'm driving my
e-bike, will fines be the
same as for riding a
bicycle?
Yes. All the set fines
established for violating
rules of the road and
equipment standards that
apply to bicyclists apply to
drivers of e-bikes.
For example:
| Offence |
HTA Section -
Bicycle* |
Set Fine |
Court Fee |
Victim Fine
|
Total |
| Improper
lighting |
62(17)* |
$ 20.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 10.00 |
$ 35.00 |
| Improper brakes
|
64(3)* |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| No bell or
defective bell |
75(5) |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Fail to wear
proper helmet |
104(2.1)* |
$ 60.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 85.00 |
| Disobey stop
sign, fail to stop
|
136(1)(a) |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Red light - fail
to stop |
144(18) |
$ 150.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 180.00 |
| Careless driving
|
130 |
$ 260.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 60.00 |
$ 325.00 |
| Fail to yield to
pedestrian |
140(1)(a) |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Drive wrong way
- one way traffic
|
153 |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Bicycle - fail
to turn out to right
when overtaken |
148(6)* |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Cyclist - ride
in or along
crosswalk |
144(29)* |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Cyclist - fail
to stop or to
identify self |
218(2)* |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
| Ride 2 on a
bicycle |
178(2)* |
$ 85.00 |
$ 5.00 |
$ 20.00 |
$ 110.00 |
*HTA offences specific to
the operation of bicycles
and to bicyclists
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